Innerview Easter 2 2024

Revels 2024

Though the pandemic and Project Pegasus created a hiatus in our revelling in recent years, apart from a series of ‘Master H meets…’ and the hugely compelling ‘Dial Medicine for Murder’, I am delighted to announce our new plans for Revels devised with the help of Master Stephen Simblet and Oscar Davies (Bar Liaison Committee), modern day ‘Princes of Misrule’ (to borrow the 15th century title given to those appointed by each Inn to lead Revels).

To reinvigorate the tradition of Revels, on 23 April we will begin the first of two or three annual film nights focusing on films with legal themes and on 17 July, we will be hosting ‘A Night at the Musicals’. I hope that as many of you as possible will get involved, either by attending these events or by performing a number from your favourite musical.

Historically, Revels were regarded as a period of extravagant entertainment and wild partying, though the events generally followed a set, traditional sequence. Members of the Inn who refused to become involved in the events were fined as a punishment – beware!

Master Alastair Hodge Master of Revels aka ‘Prince of Misrule’

Sir Christopher Hatton (1540-1591) by C Ketel. Inn’s Collection

The nature of the Revels often varied depending on the rank of the member. The young students were noted to have taken part in energetic and intimate dances with women, such as the galliard, and exuberant singing, whilst the more senior Benchers had more formal, traditional dances and sang psalms. Other entertainments included feasts and mock trials.

The Revels attracted an audience of wellconnected people of high rank. Of note, Queen Elizabeth I attended one Revels session at The Inner Temple where she noted the dancing ability of Christopher Hatton, whom she later appointed Lord Chancellor of England.

That said, the quality of Revels seems to have declined in the 17th century and into the early 18th century. Indeed, the last are thought to have been those held in 1733.

However, the Revels were revived at the Inns in the mid-20th century by Master Hubert Monroe (Middle Temple Bencher) and have since provided seasonal entertainment in the form of sketches, songs and jokes.

In more recent times, The Inner Temple enjoyed a very lucrative period of Revels

under the guidance of Master Tom Shields, and my immediate predecessor, Master Tom Kinninmont, did much to build on that foundation.

Though we cannot promise the extravaganzas of Robert Dudley, 1st Earl of Leicester, and (you’ll be pleased to know) we have no powers to levy fines for not taking part, we hope you will join in the fun. If any member of the Inn, whether Bencher, Member of Hall, Pupil or Student, is interested in taking part in a ‘Night at the Musicals’, please register your interest by emailing revels@innertemple.org.uk

Robert Dudley, 1st Earl of Leicester (1532-1588) © Collection of Waddesdon Manor via Wikimedia Commons

FRIDAY 26 APRIL

Amity Dinner on Circuit: Northern and North Eastern

7pm – Late

We are delighted to be holding our first Amity Dinner on Circuit with Middle Temple at the Aspire Leeds.

This event will take the place of our usual Amity Dinner and we hope that members from across the country will be able to join us and Middle Templars for a fantastic evening.

TO BOOK

innertemple.org.uk/amitynorth

Tickets:

Called Member/Bencher: £110

Under 7 years’ Call: £90

Student: £43

Guests: £110 each

TUESDAY 23 APRIL

Revels Film Night: Legally Blonde

Join us for our first Revels Film Night where we’ll be showing Legally Blonde.

TO BOOK

innertemple.org.uk/legallyblonde

5.30pm: Doors open

6pm: Intro and film (running time 90 minutes)

7.30pm - 8.15pm: Reception

Venue: Inner Temple Lecture Theatre, London

Tickets: £10; guests £10 (includes reception drinks)

Announcements

For our full list of appointments, please go to innertemple.org.uk/appointments

Master Alistair MacDonald (The Hon Mr Justice MacDonald) has been appointed the Family Presiding Judge for the South Eastern (London) Circuit, for a period of four years, with effect from 7 March 2024.

Paul Mitchell KC has been appointed to be a Deputy High Court Judge. The appointment runs from 21 February 2024 to 20 February 2030.

David O’Mahoney has been appointed to be a Deputy High Court Judge. The appointment runs from 21 February 2024 to 20 February 2030.

JUDICIAL GOVERNING BENCHER

Following his appointment as a Justice of the High Court, King’s Bench Division, The Honourable Mr Justice Sheldon was elected a Judicial Governing Bencher at Bench Table on 14 March.

2024 New Silks

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 21 MEMBERS WHO WERE APPOINTED KING’S COUNSEL AND HONORARY KING’S COUNSEL (KC HONORIS CAUSA) ON 18 MARCH.

Farrhat Arshad KC

James Bourne-Arton KC

Joanne Brown KC

Joanne Cecil KC

Professor Norman Doe KC (Hon Causa)

Rupert Doswell KC

Andrew Jones KC

Jeffrey Jupp KC

Dermot Keating KC

Kester Lees KC

Michael Meyer KC (Hon Causa)

Greagoir O’Ceallaigh KC

Shail Patel KC

Sanjay Patel KC

Martin Reid KC

Nicola Saxton KC

Sharon Segal KC

Joel Smith KC

Matthew Smith KC

Eleanor Temple KC

Clea Topolski KC

History Society Lecture

THURSDAY 9 MAY 2024

Sub-Treasurers of The

Inner Temple

Ever wondered why Inner Temple sticks to the title ‘Sub-Treasurer’, when all the other Inns have opted for ‘Under Treasurer’. Why was a traditionally militarised zone demilitarised? Were relationships between Sub-Treasurers and their Treasurers always trouble-free? The Sub-Treasurer, Greg Dorey CVO, looks back at his predecessors over the centuries and attempts to answer some of these questions.

TO BOOK

innertemple.org.uk/subtreasurers

COST

Open to Members and the public

In Person: £12.35

Online: Free

ENQUIRIES

members@innertemple.org.uk

WHERE

In person and livestreamed from The Inner Temple

WHEN

Thursday 9 May 2024 6pm - 7pm

READER’S LECTURE NIGHT

Commercial Law in the 21st Century – Challenges and Opportunities

THURSDAY 16 MAY

How the Law Should Respond to External Crises Such as COVID-19 and the War in Ukraine

Professor Kristin van Zwieten

Clifford Chance Professor of Law and Finance, Gullifer Fellow and Director of the Commercial Law Centre, Harris Manchester College, University of Oxford

TO BOOK

innertemple.org.uk/ commerciallaw COST In person £12.35 Online £7.35 ENQUIRIES qs@innertemple.org.uk WHERE In person and livestreamed WHEN 6pm – 7.30pm

JOIN

Friday 10 May 7pm – 10.30pm

The Grand Hotel Birmingham

This is a great opportunity for those with an affiliation to the Midland Circuit to meet members of the Bench, Bar, Pupils and Students.

TO BOOK

innertemple.org.uk/midland

Benchers/Called Members: £49.35 each

Under 7 years’ Call: £36.50

Students: £27.30

Guests: £49.35

Recent Events

Treasurer’s Reception for Benchers

10 January

Dinner for Master Sue Carr, Lady Chief Justice

31 January

Social Context of the Law

AI: Risks and Benefits

19 February

Our thanks to the speakers, Master Kay Firth-Butterfield and Master Robert Buckland, and to Master Anneliese Day for chairing the session.

Available to watch at: innertemple.org.uk/airisks

Career Diversity at the Employed Bar

27 February

Our thanks to the speakers, Simon Regis CBE, Master Heidi Stonecliffe, Master Sara Lawson (Chair, Employed Bar Forum), Master James Kitching and Sarah Williams for sharing their experiences.

Recent Events

Inns of Court Alliance for Women: Tackling the Gender Pay Gap

4 March

Our thanks to speakers Susanna McGibbon, Sharon Blackman OBE, Mark Rushton and Will Mackinlay and to Master Barbara Mills for chairing the session.

Available to watch at: innertemple.org.uk/ genderpaygap

Our thanks to the speakers, Master Sally Smith and Librarian and Keeper of Manuscripts Rob Hodgson.

Available to watch at: innertemple.org.uk/librarysnapshots History Society

18 March

Recent Events

Mothering Sunday Lunch

10 March

Amity Dinner for Lincoln’s Inn

20 March

Education & Training

Inner Temple eLearning Hub

In 2023, the Education and Training Department embarked on a collaborative project with The Inns of Court College of Advocacy (ICCA) to build a platform for the Inn to host its online educational courses and content. The project entailed the creation of an entirely bespoke Virtual Learning Environment for the Inn, as well as the migration of existing content from different platforms. Work on building the new platform was completed in December 2023, and The Inner Temple eLearning Hub was launched in January 2024.

The first course to go live on the new eLearning Hub was the Inn’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion training course.

Which, prior to its relaunch, was reviewed and refreshed and is now being rolled out to selected members. The eLearning Hub will constantly evolve and grow with the development and addition of new courses and content over the coming years. In March 2024, the Advocacy and Ethics Courses for New Practitioners will be launched, and the Pupils Advocacy Course will follow in September 2024.

We are excited to grow the content that will be hosted on the eLearning hub and are certain that it will become an invaluable resource for all members, from students on their journey to the Bar to practising barristers.

STUDENT SOCIETIES:

The Temple Shakespeare Cup

Thank you to everyone who went to see the annual Panto, written and directed by The Inner Temple Drama Society. If you are looking forward to their next installment, The Temple Shakespeare Cup (a.k.a. ‘The Shake Off’) will take place on Tuesday 21 May 2024 in Inner Temple Hall.

Middle Temple vs The Inner Temple – Each Inn will put on an hour performance, in the hope of winning over the star-studded judging panel who will present a winner at the end of the evening.

Tickets are available to book via The Inner Temple website. The event is open to members of all four Inns and their guests.

Education & Training

Intervarsity Weekend

The Intervarsity Debating and Mooting competitions took place on Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 February. The Inner Temple Debating Society and The Inner Temple Mooting Society put on a spectacular event.

Intervarsity Debate Winners: Middle Temple Team 1 (Lucy Bleichroeder and Conor Scott)

Intervarsity Moot Winners: University of Oxford (Shivanii Arun and Christopher McHugh)

Intervarsity Debate Runners up: Lincoln’s Inn Team 1 (Natalia Catechis and John Broomfield)

Intervarsity Moot Runners up: Durham University (Alasdair Burns and Justin Kong)

We would like to thank all our volunteers who gave up their weekend to support the societies. We would also like to give special thanks to the Harrison family for attending the IV Debate and for their continued support; 6 Pump Court for donating the runners up prize for the IV Debate; and Cambridge University Press who donated the winning prize for the IV Moot.

Education & Training

Burns Night

The annual Burns Night festivities took place in January, with just under 100 attendees and entertainment provided by Lochnager Ceilidh Band and bagpiper, Iona Scotson. The guests had a wonderful night, with everyone having a go at the ceilidh. A few people who had never attended a Burns

Mooting Success

Michelle Providence, Vita Sinclair, Grace Okarfor and Zoe Adam competed in the Worshipful Company of Arbitrators 9th UK Mediation Skills Competition in January. Zoe was awarded a prize for the Best Role Play by Participant.

Charlotte Gamble, Aelx Kane, Nicole Terry and Laura Hildt took part in the grand final of

Night celebration really enjoyed it, loved meeting other members of the Inn, and will be encouraging more people to come along next year. ITSA’s Burns Night usually takes place the week of Burns Night, so please keep an eye out for the 2025 ticket release.

the 2024 Lawson Moot, sponsored by 6KBW and judged by Master Treasurer, Lord Reed of Allermuir, and Master Hill. Laura Hildt did a fantastic job and won the Lawson Cup. Laura and Nicole will go on to compete against the winners of the 2024 English Speaking UnionEssex Court Chambers National Mooting Competition in the Magna Carta Moot in November.

ITSA ROUND UP Essay Competition

ITSA have been very busy over the past few months. The winner of the first ITSA Essay Competition prize was announced. Richard Matheson won first place, with an essay exploring the topic, Is the Cab Rank Rule now redundant at the Self-employed Bar? You can read Richard’s essay in the next edition of The Inner Temple Yearbook. Close behind was Joseph Maggs, and the runners up were Emma Townend, Sam Killcross and Yousif Shami. The essay quality was very high, six essays received an average mark of 80 out of 100 or over. Three essays received an individual mark of 90 or more from at least one marker. ITSA intend to run the competition during the Michaelmas Term again this year so look out for it!

Alexander Cameron KC Criminal Mock Trial Competition

The final of the Alexander Cameron KC Criminal Mock Trial Competition took place on 5 January 2024 at the Old Bailey. Congratulations to Casey-Mae Kellett, who did a phenomenal job winning the first year of the competition, judged by HHJ Anthony Leonard. Neel Rokad also did an amazing job, as the runner up who was given the brief a mere two hours before the event and only had 40 minutes of preparation time. We would also like to congratulate third place prize winner, Mary Rizk.

The Inn would like to thank all the volunteers who judged each round, played a witness, or acted as timekeeper; Alejandra Llorente Tascon, who wrote the case papers for each round of the competition; as well as 5KBW, 3RB and the Cameron family for supporting the event.

Call to the Bar 2024/25:

Trinity:

Thursday 25 July 2024

Deferred Trinity:

Thursday 10 October 2024

Michaelmas:

Thursday 28 November 2024

Hilary:

Thursday 20 March 2025

Please note that the application window for the ceremonies will open in April 2024. Further information is available on innertemple.org.uk/call-to-the-bar

If you have any questions, please email call@innertemple.org.uk

Education & Training

Contacts

Outreach

Outreach outreach@innertemple.org.uk

020 7797 8240

Scholarships

Scholarships scholarships@innertemple.org.uk

020 7797 8211

Pegasus pegasus@innertemple.org.uk

020 7797 8210

Professional Training

Pupils and New Practitioners pupils-practitioners@innertemple.org.uk

020 7438 2310

Established Barristers establishedbarristers@innertemple.org.uk

020 7797 8209

Friday 14 June

7pm – 10.30pm No.4 Clifton Village

This is a great opportunity for those with an affiliation to the Western Circuit to meet or catch up with members of the Bench, Bar, Pupils and Students.

Pre-Pupillage

Pre-Pupillage pre-pupillage@innertemple.org.uk

020 7438 2311

Call to the Bar call@innertemple.org.uk

020 7797 8257

Qualifying Sessions qs@innertemple.org.uk

020 7438 2311

General and Volunteering Enquiries

Education education@innertemple.org.uk

020 7797 8208

innertemple.org.uk/westerndinner

Benchers/Called Members: £49.35 each

Under 7 years’ Call: £36.50

Students: £27.30

Guests: £49.35

THURSDAY 20 JUNE 2024

The Inner Temple and LGBTQ+ Society Dinner

Join us in celebrating our diverse LGBTQ+ barrister, judge and student members at our bi-annual dinner. Open to all Inns.

When: 7pm-10.30pm

Dress code: Black tie or ‘dress to impress’ Open to members of all Inns and their guests

For more details and to book: innertemple.org.uk/lgbtq+dinner

SUNDAY 16 JUNE 2024 1PM

Sunday

Lunch

for Father’s Day at Middle Temple

TO BOOK

Book: Call Middle Temple Treasury Office on 020 7427 4800

When: 12.45pm - Doors open 1.10pm - Lunch

Tickets:

Benchers and guests: £60 each

Hall Member and guests: £40 each

Student: £30

Student Guests: £40 each

Library

Saturday Opening

Opening hours 10am to 5pm

April - July 2024

April 13 April Gray’s Inn 20 April The Inner Temple

April Lincoln’s Inn

May

June

July

Qualifying Session

Library staff will be presenting a Qualifying Session on Saturday 27 April 2024. This will focus on demystifying official publications. Please go to innertemple.org.uk/events to book a place.

Legal Research Training

The Library is holding an online Legal Research Training session for pupils on Wednesday 15 May at 6pm. Library staff will go over the basics of legal research as well as some of the topics pupils may not yet be familiar with. Please book via Eventbrite.

Database Training Sessions

Two of the database providers have set up training sessions for our Library users. Lexis+ has sessions on the first two Mondays in May and Westlaw has a session on Wednesday 8 May. They all start at 5pm. Please use the links to book your place.

Phone Booth

We installed a telephone booth in the copier lobby in December. This can be used to make and receive calls. Equipped with power sockets to charge your phone or laptop, it is also suitable for joining video calls or remote meetings.

Basement Reading Room

The Basement Reading Room is a bookable space where our Library users can attend longer online meetings and training sessions or have extended private phone conversation. Please ask at the Enquiry Point for more details or email library@innertemple.org.uk.

International News

Africa

November 2023

Members of the Judicial Action Group (JAG), a group of African Supreme and Higher Court Judges visited The Inner Temple for a talk, tour and lunch on Monday 27 November. They were welcomed by Master Sue Carr, Master James Dingemans, Master Mark Hill, Master Barbara Mills, Master Philip Moser and the Sub-Treasurer, Greg Dorey.

Singapore

January 2024

Singapore Inner Temple Members’ Association held a dinner for members in January. They were joined by several members visiting from the UK.

Front, left to right: Toby Butterwick, Master Vinodh Coomaraswamy. Back, left to right: Mrs Peter Ong, Peter Ong (member), Master Bernard Rix (appropriately dressed for his midnight flight), Master Colin Ong, Lord Mance, Nicholas Narayanan, Laurence Wong (Singapore International Commercial Court, business development), Lisa Sam (member, President of the Singapore Law Society). In the last row, from left to right: Master Anselmo Reyes, Paul Ng, Sara Tan, Ronnie Tan (member), Owen Hawkes (member), Master Simon Thorley, Master Lawrence Teh.

Join the Inner Temple Team to raise money for the London Legal Support Trust

This is the 12th consecutive year that the Inner Temple Team will join the London Legal Walk to raise money for the London Legal Support Trust.

Friends and family are welcome to join the Inner Temple Team on Tuesday 18 June. The more the merrier!

Donations made to the Inner Temple Team will go directly to the London Legal Support Trust and can be made via our donations page

To sign up to the team contact Nadia Ruiz

End the day on a high

Toast to success on the Terrace

The Terrace, available for hire from 6.00pm to 9.00pm May to September, serves as an ideal post-conference or meeting reception space. Alternatively, consider adding it on for an alfresco pre-dinner gathering. Located just outside the main Treasury building, this sunlit haven o ers views over the garden, providing the perfect ambiance for your evening events. A wet weather option inside the building is always provided. Capacity up to 200 guests.

To book the Terrace.

020 7797 8230

venuehire@innertemple.org.uk

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Social Context of the Law

MONDAY 10 JUNE 2024

Do Magnitsky Type Sanctions Develop the Rule of Law?

Speakers

Bill Browder

CEO and co-founder of Hermitage Capital Management, Head of the Global Magnitsky Justice Campaign

Bronwen Maddox Director and CEO of Chatham House

Moderator

Sir Geoffrey Nice KC Gresham Professor of Law 2012-2016, co-founder Geoffrey Nice Foundation 2014 and Inner Temple Bencher

1 Qualifying Session Equivalent to 1hr CPD

TO BOOK

innertemple.org.uk/sanctions

COST

In person £12.35

Online £7.35

ENQUIRIES

members@innertemple.org.uk

020 7797 8250

WHERE

In person and livestreamed from The Inner Temple

WHEN Lecture: 6pm - 7.20pm Networking Reception: 7.20pm - 8pm

Garden

Gardener’s Cuttings

Sophie Tatzkow, Deputy Head Gardener

Alliums

Each year, I excitedly await the blooming purple ‘fireworks’ of Alliums. I feel that they create the first dramatic explosion of colour and texture, with a noticeable change to the height of the borders.

Alliums have long been a decorative feature at The Inner Temple Garden, adding a fun element with their drumsticks of various sizes, shapes and tones, as well as providing early season food sources for pollinators. I love alliums for their ability to take centre stage effortlessly in the borders, while at the same time interconnecting a border, weaving between the emerging herbaceous plants.

Alliums in the Longborder

Allium ‘Purple Rain’ in the Highborder

Using Alliums in the Garden

Most Allium species are found in the summer baked plains of Turkey, the Middle East, and Central Asia, which helps explain their preference for a sunny site and welldrained soil.

Hardy and reliable, the majority of the alliums will thrive year after year. When clumps become too congested, they can simply be dug up, separated and replanted. Our favourites for repeating without lifting include: ‘Purple Rain’, ‘Summer Drummer’ and ‘Universe’. The showy decorative flowers heads, which are clusters of individual florets, are followed by long-lasting attractive seedheads, that can also be used in dried flower arrangements. My favourite type for drying is Allium christophii.

With our ethos of working towards sustainable principles, alliums are appreciated for reliably repeating with low water requirements and little green waste output at the end of their growing season; in addition to their stunning flowers providing nectar for a host of pollinators.

Open Days

Our upcoming weekend garden open days on 25 May and 9 June provide the perfect occasions to see the alliums in the garden. Come and find out more about all the different varieties we grow at The Inner Temple.

Allium ‘Summer Drummer’, one of the tallest alliums Allium sphaerocephalon, Excellent for naturalising

Allium ‘Purple Rain’, one of the first to flower

Allium siculum, Bell-shaped flowers

Saturday 25 May 12-4pm

12 JUNE 2024

Private Guest Night

Private Guest Nights are wonderful social occasions to which Students, Members of Hall and Benchers can invite friends, family, colleagues and clients to enjoy the Inn’s excellent hospitality.

Benchers may invite one guest. Members of Hall and Students may invite more than one guest, subject to capacity.

TO BOOK

innertemple.org.uk/pgn

Benchers, Called Members and guests: £105 Members Under 5 years Call and guests: £70 Students and Guests £45

ENQUIRIES members@innertemple.org.uk

Temple Church

TEMPLE CHURCH EASTER TERM

We are holding a choral service every Wednesday evening in term time at 6pm (unless otherwise stated).

APRIL

Wednesday 10 April 6pm

Easter Carol Service

Music to include ‘Five Mystical Songs’, Vaughan Williams.

Sunday 14 April 11.15am

Easter Carol Service

With music by Byrd, Scheidt, and Tomkins.

Wednesday 24 April 6pm

Choral Evensong

Celebrating Shakespeare and St George

Sung by the Bar Choral Society.

JUNE

Sunday 16 June 11.15am

Choral Mattins

Prior to Father’s Day Sunday lunch in Middle Temple for members of Inner and Middle Temple and their guests.

To book for the lunch call: Middle Temple Treasury Office, 020 7427 4800.

Wednesday 26 June 6pm

Choral Evensong

Guest Speaker: Sam Townend KC, Chair of the Bar.

Sunday 30 June 11.15am

Choral Communion

JULY

Wednesday 3 July 6pm

Choral Evensong

Celebrating Independence Day in the USA.

Sunday 21 July 11.15am

Baptism, Confirmation and Choral Communion

President and Preacher: The Rt Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally DBE, Bishop of London.

If you, your children, or grandchildren would like to consider confirmation this summer, please do get in touch with the Master or the Reader.

Wednesday 24 July 6pm

Choral Evensong with Jazz

To celebrate the end of the Legal Year and the beginning of the summer break.

Sunday 28 July 11.15am

Choral Communion

Last service of the legal Year

Prior to The Big Picnic in Inner Temple Garden Contacts

The Reverend Robin Griffith-Jones Master of the Temple 07834 521 471 master@templechurch.com

The Reverend Mark Hatcher Reader of the Temple reader@templechurch.com

Catherine de Satgé 020 7353 8559 catherine@templechurch.com

Temple Church www.templechurch.com

Thrice to Rome

5 March

On 5 March Temple Church hosted a play written by Master Norman Doe and featuring several of our members, Master Robert Buckland, Master Robin Griffith-Jones, Master Mark Hatcher and Sub-Treasurer, Greg Dorey.

Toast to Love in the Garden

Celebrate your union among the blooms and the gentle breeze

Nestled in the heart of The Inner Temple lies our beautiful, historic garden, a secluded oasis offering an enchanting backdrop for your blessing. With nature as your witness, celebrate under the open sky, and make your commitment even more unforgettable as love blossoms in this wonderful setting.

To book your wedding or blessing

020 7797 8230

venuehire@innertemple.org.uk

Coming soon

MEMBERS' RATES APPLY

Our garden wedding licence is on its way, making it the perfect spot not only for summer parties but also for wedding ceremonies.

Temple Music Foundation Events

Axelle Fanyo, soprano Julius Drake, piano

Thursday 18 April, 7pm Middle Temple Hall

From the exoticism of Ravel’s Shéhérazade through the wit, elegance and emotional depth of Poulenc, to cabaret, jazz, and tango, one of Europe’s rising stars joins Julius Drake in a wonderfully eclectic selection of 20th century song. The programme is a real showcase of Fanyo’s extraordinary gift as a storyteller. We are thrilled to welcome one of most promising singers of her generation, who is making a mark on both the opera world and in concert halls.

London Mozart Players Matilda Lloyd, trumpet

Geoffrey Paterson, conductor

Monday 20 May, 8pm Inner Temple Hall

A glorious programme fit for one of London’s finest Georgian-style halls. From the drama of Don Giovanni, through the joy of Haydn’s ever-popular Trumpet Concerto, this gala concert culminates in the majesty of the Jupiter Symphony. We welcome one of London’s most cherished chamber orchestras back to Inner Temple for their ongoing journey through Mozart’s last three symphonies in this place. They are joined by “eloquent trumpet soloist” ( The Times), Matilda Lloyd, who has captivated audiences across Europe with her artistry, communication, and musicality.

Please see our website for more details and to book tickets: templemusic.org

Temple Big Picnic

SUNDAY 30 JUNE 2024

12.30PM – 3.30PM

Members of the Inns, their families and friends are invited to come and enjoy our garden and hospitality. Includes barbeque, music, bouncy castle and face painters.

Adult: £32.05 Child (2-15yrs) £15.95

innertemple.org.uk/bigpicnic

Staff News

TEAM SPIRIT AWARD WINNERS

Congratulations to our Catering Department were the winners of the prestigious ‘Team Spirit Award’ at the Searcys People Awards. This accolade is a true testament to the dedication and passion of our team members, who consistently go above and beyond to deliver exceptional service and unforgettable experiences to our guests.

Captivate guests with the Hall’s elegance!

Discover the Hall’s allure – an ideal setting for evening and weekend events.

Dining

This versatile space accommodates an array of occasions, from festive celebrations and parties to professional networking and conferences. Rich in history and adorned with the grandeur of Georgian inspired décor, the Hall is set to captivate guests and create lasting impressions.

To book the Hall

020 7797 8230

venuehire@innertemple.org.uk

Standing:

Up to 240 guests

Theatre:

Up to 400 guests

Up to 270 guests

Staff News

MAXINE CUMMINS

Maxine is a member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development and held HR management roles at The Royal British Legion (2007 to 2016) and at the British Medical Association (2017 to 2020) before working more recently at ThreeCs and the Women’s Aid Federation of England.

GEORGETA FILIMON

We welcome Georgeta to the team as our new Senior Pastry Chef. With a distinguished background, including training at the Culinary Art Institute Le Cordon Bleu in London, and previous experience at The Swan at the Globe, Georgeta brings a wealth of expertise and creativity to our kitchen.

DAVID BARTLETT

After 15 years and 30 budget rounds, our Collector David Bartlett has taken a wellearned retirement. We are grateful for all he has done for Inner Temple in this time – despite a tumultuous few years with the pandemic and Project Pegasus, he leaves us in very sound financial shape. We wish him all the best for the future – running, hiking and doing good works in his community.

NICK SUTTON-SMITH

Nick joins us as Events Manager, contributing to Inn events and commercial ventures. With a dynamic career starting as a university bartender, he brings a wealth of experience in hotel events operations after transitioning from Birmingham to London in late 2023.

JANE WHITTAKER

Jane has joined as Collector. She comes to us from the British Museum, where she was Director of Resources. Before that she worked at the National Gallery, after qualifying as an accountant with EY.

Long Service

Many congratulations to members of staff who have completed significant periods of employment at the Inn. 35

Easter Term Diary

APRIL

JUNE

MAY

KEY

Treasury Office

Henrietta Amodio Director of the Treasury Office 020 7797 8181 hamodio@innertemple.org.uk

Jude Hodgson

Membership Registrar & Data Protection Lead 020 7797 8206 jhodgson@innertemple.org.uk

Kate Peters

Member Events & Administration Manager 020 7797 8183 members@innertemple.org.uk

Paul Clark Technology and Communications Officer 020 7797 8229 pclark@innertemple.org.uk

Nadia Ruiz Assistant to DTO 020 7797 8182 nruiz@innertemple.org.uk

Jacqueline Fenton

Membership & Records Assistant 020 7797 8241 jfenton@innertemple.org.uk

Rosy Humphrey

Member Events & Administration Assistant 020 7797 8264 members@innertemple.org.uk

Sandra Alvarez Communications and Social Media Co-ordinator 020 7797 8227 salvarez@innertemple.org.uk

Duty Porter 020 7797 8255 porters@innertemple.org.uk

General enquiries and parking permits 020 7797 8250

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